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Principal researcher jobs in Michigan draw from the state's deep research infrastructure: the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and industry giants like Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis all sponsor senior research roles. Ann Arbor, East Lansing, and Detroit are the primary hiring centers, with particular strength in automotive technology, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing research.
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Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Job Summary
The Michigan Institute for Clinical & Health Research (MICHR) is the home of the University of Michigan's Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). MICHR is part of a national, collaborative consortium that is focused on bringing more health solutions to all people more quickly by advancing translational science. The field of translational science aims to build an evidence base of scientific and operational approaches that improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and impact of translational research across a range of diseases and conditions. MICHR has the unique charge of examining the translational research ecosystem at a systems level to determine where common pitfalls exist; developing novel solutions to these challenges; demonstrating their effectiveness; and disseminating improvements widely. MICHR is a dynamic organization that serves as a hub of innovation and experimentation to advance research in the science of translation and accelerate the realization of interventions that improve human health.
MICHR seeks a Program Director to serve as the staff lead for the Education & Mentoring Group (EMG) and advance the field of translational science. The candidate will be expected to manage daily operations; define workflows, objectives and milestones; lead and support the development, implementation and evaluation of translational science initiatives; and foster a collaborative and efficient working environment. The Program Director will also help shape educational programming around clear learning goals, providing direction to those developing and delivering the programming and ensuring that evaluation and feedback inform ongoing improvements. Drawing on experience with National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants, the Program Director will have overall responsibility for workforce development initiatives within the NIH CTSA UM1 grant in addition to initiatives within several companion training and career development grants outlined below.
Responsibilities
Programmatic Strategic Planning, Implementation & Evaluation
- Provide strategic oversight and direction for the Education & Mentoring Program, which includes workforce development initiatives, institutional training grants (T32s), an institutional career development award (K12), and a research education program (R25) as well as other programs as assigned. Partner with faculty lead(s) on developing and achieving program vision, goals, aims, and deliverables.
- Leverage NIH knowledge to lead various activities associated with the companion grants (T32s, K12, R25): grant planning and proposal development; trainee recruitment and selection processes; trainee activities; compliance and sponsor requirements; data tracking and outcomes assessment; program governance and communication; and annual Research Performance Progress Reports. Provide leadership in writing, project management, and data coordination, including developing and integrating narratives, managing timelines and deliverables, and coordinating the collection and validation of data to support proposals, reporting, and program evaluation.
- Guide the development and continuous improvement of educational activities and resources, ensuring alignment with intended learning outcomes focused on clinical and translational research and science and incorporating ongoing feedback from participants and stakeholders.
- Lead program development of new training and career development programs related to clinical and translational research, including the development of evaluation criteria and data collection methods. Review and evaluate results, making appropriate recommendations for improvement. MICHR's Evaluation Program will provide expert guidance on these efforts.
- Partner with programs across MICHR to provide expert advice and support in the design of new or the modification of existing educational programming.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how EMG initiatives fit into the established goals of MICHR and its funders, partnering units at U-M, and collaborators locally and nationally.
- Lead the creation of reports as requested by MICHR leadership, including components within the annual NIH UM1 Research Performance Progress Report, as well as the K12, T32s, and R25 companion grants.
- Create and deliver presentations highlighting program offerings, successes and translational science outputs.
Advance Translational Science
- Stay apprised of relevant literature related to training programs and career development that informs programmatic gaps and opportunities and the development of translational science research questions.
- Develop and implement projects that contribute to the field of education and mentoring in translational science and workforce development using skills in study design, data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
- Consistently seek opportunities to build cross-program collaborations at MICHR and beyond, bringing diverse expertise to bear on identifying and mitigating roadblocks in the translational process.
- Collaborate with colleagues at the University of Michigan and nationally to advance the field of translational science.
- Disseminate translational innovations and best practices through publications, presentations and other methods.
Management Duties & Responsibilities
- Management duties include interviewing; selecting and training employees; setting and adjusting rates of pay and hours of work; planning and directing work; appraising productivity and efficiency for the purpose of recommending promotions or other changes in their status; handling complaints, grievances and disciplinary actions when necessary.
- Management responsibilities include the authority to hire, fire, or promote assigned employees or make recommendations that are given particular weight. The subordinate group will generally possess a wide variety of skills and/or knowledge, performing somewhat complex to very complex tasks.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to subordinate group members.
Required Qualifications
- Master's in health sciences, biomedical sciences, education or related fields
- Prior management or supervisory experience
- Experience supporting NIH-funded programs or grant activities, which may include proposal coordination, grant writing, annual reporting, data management, or implementation.
- Significant experience managing complex academic, research, training, workforce development, or grant-funded programs.
- Demonstrated experience with program planning, implementation, operations, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
- Experience collecting, organizing, analyzing, and reporting program data to inform decision-making.
- Substantial problem-solving and collaboration experience
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, stakeholders, and projects in a complex organizational environment.
- Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and presentation skills.
Desired Qualifications
- Doctoral degree in health sciences, biomedical sciences, education or related fields
- Experience with NIH training/career development mechanisms, such as T32 and K12 awards.
- Background in education or experience developing, coordinating, or guiding educational, training or career development programs or learning opportunities aligned with defined learning outcomes.
- Experience developing evaluation plans, logic models, metrics, surveys, dashboards, or outcomes reports.
- Significant experience working with faculty
- Experience disseminating program innovations or best practices through publications, presentations, or national meetings.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Work Schedule
Day Shift.
Work Locations
Note: This position is hybrid, requiring travel to Ann Arbor, MI, two times a week.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Opening ID
285581
Working Title
Research Senior Supervisor
Job Title
Research Senior Supervisor
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Hybrid
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Medical School
Department
MM MICHR - Operations
Posting Begin/End Date
11/11/2026 - 11/29/2026
Career Interest
Research
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Job Summary
The Michigan Institute for Clinical & Health Research (MICHR) is the home of the University of Michigan's Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). MICHR is part of a national, collaborative consortium that is focused on bringing more health solutions to all people more quickly by advancing translational science. The field of translational science aims to build an evidence base of scientific and operational approaches that improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and impact of translational research across a range of diseases and conditions. MICHR has the unique charge of examining the translational research ecosystem at a systems level to determine where common pitfalls exist; developing novel solutions to these challenges; demonstrating their effectiveness; and disseminating improvements widely. MICHR is a dynamic organization that serves as a hub of innovation and experimentation to advance research in the science of translation and accelerate the realization of interventions that improve human health.
MICHR seeks a Program Director to serve as the staff lead for the Education & Mentoring Group (EMG) and advance the field of translational science. The candidate will be expected to manage daily operations; define workflows, objectives and milestones; lead and support the development, implementation and evaluation of translational science initiatives; and foster a collaborative and efficient working environment. The Program Director will also help shape educational programming around clear learning goals, providing direction to those developing and delivering the programming and ensuring that evaluation and feedback inform ongoing improvements. Drawing on experience with National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants, the Program Director will have overall responsibility for workforce development initiatives within the NIH CTSA UM1 grant in addition to initiatives within several companion training and career development grants outlined below.
Responsibilities
Programmatic Strategic Planning, Implementation & Evaluation
- Provide strategic oversight and direction for the Education & Mentoring Program, which includes workforce development initiatives, institutional training grants (T32s), an institutional career development award (K12), and a research education program (R25) as well as other programs as assigned. Partner with faculty lead(s) on developing and achieving program vision, goals, aims, and deliverables.
- Leverage NIH knowledge to lead various activities associated with the companion grants (T32s, K12, R25): grant planning and proposal development; trainee recruitment and selection processes; trainee activities; compliance and sponsor requirements; data tracking and outcomes assessment; program governance and communication; and annual Research Performance Progress Reports. Provide leadership in writing, project management, and data coordination, including developing and integrating narratives, managing timelines and deliverables, and coordinating the collection and validation of data to support proposals, reporting, and program evaluation.
- Guide the development and continuous improvement of educational activities and resources, ensuring alignment with intended learning outcomes focused on clinical and translational research and science and incorporating ongoing feedback from participants and stakeholders.
- Lead program development of new training and career development programs related to clinical and translational research, including the development of evaluation criteria and data collection methods. Review and evaluate results, making appropriate recommendations for improvement. MICHR's Evaluation Program will provide expert guidance on these efforts.
- Partner with programs across MICHR to provide expert advice and support in the design of new or the modification of existing educational programming.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how EMG initiatives fit into the established goals of MICHR and its funders, partnering units at U-M, and collaborators locally and nationally.
- Lead the creation of reports as requested by MICHR leadership, including components within the annual NIH UM1 Research Performance Progress Report, as well as the K12, T32s, and R25 companion grants.
- Create and deliver presentations highlighting program offerings, successes and translational science outputs.
Advance Translational Science
- Stay apprised of relevant literature related to training programs and career development that informs programmatic gaps and opportunities and the development of translational science research questions.
- Develop and implement projects that contribute to the field of education and mentoring in translational science and workforce development using skills in study design, data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
- Consistently seek opportunities to build cross-program collaborations at MICHR and beyond, bringing diverse expertise to bear on identifying and mitigating roadblocks in the translational process.
- Collaborate with colleagues at the University of Michigan and nationally to advance the field of translational science.
- Disseminate translational innovations and best practices through publications, presentations and other methods.
Management Duties & Responsibilities
- Management duties include interviewing; selecting and training employees; setting and adjusting rates of pay and hours of work; planning and directing work; appraising productivity and efficiency for the purpose of recommending promotions or other changes in their status; handling complaints, grievances and disciplinary actions when necessary.
- Management responsibilities include the authority to hire, fire, or promote assigned employees or make recommendations that are given particular weight. The subordinate group will generally possess a wide variety of skills and/or knowledge, performing somewhat complex to very complex tasks.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to subordinate group members.
Required Qualifications
- Master's in health sciences, biomedical sciences, education or related fields
- Prior management or supervisory experience
- Experience supporting NIH-funded programs or grant activities, which may include proposal coordination, grant writing, annual reporting, data management, or implementation.
- Significant experience managing complex academic, research, training, workforce development, or grant-funded programs.
- Demonstrated experience with program planning, implementation, operations, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
- Experience collecting, organizing, analyzing, and reporting program data to inform decision-making.
- Substantial problem-solving and collaboration experience
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, stakeholders, and projects in a complex organizational environment.
- Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and presentation skills.
Desired Qualifications
- Doctoral degree in health sciences, biomedical sciences, education or related fields
- Experience with NIH training/career development mechanisms, such as T32 and K12 awards.
- Background in education or experience developing, coordinating, or guiding educational, training or career development programs or learning opportunities aligned with defined learning outcomes.
- Experience developing evaluation plans, logic models, metrics, surveys, dashboards, or outcomes reports.
- Significant experience working with faculty
- Experience disseminating program innovations or best practices through publications, presentations, or national meetings.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Work Schedule
Day Shift.
Work Locations
Note: This position is hybrid, requiring travel to Ann Arbor, MI, two times a week.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Opening ID
285581
Working Title
Research Senior Supervisor
Job Title
Research Senior Supervisor
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Hybrid
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Medical School
Department
MM MICHR - Operations
Posting Begin/End Date
11/11/2026 - 11/29/2026
Career Interest
Research
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Search Principal Researcher Jobs in MichiganPrincipal Researcher Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies in Michigan sponsor visas for principal researchers?
Michigan's largest principal researcher sponsors include Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Stellantis, and their affiliated R&D centers, along with the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and Wayne State University. Research institutes such as the Van Andel Institute in Grand Rapids and Pfizer's Kalamazoo operations also have active sponsorship histories for senior research positions. Large automotive and pharmaceutical employers file the most H-1B visa petitions in this category.
What visa types realistically fit a principal researcher role in Michigan?
Principal researcher roles typically qualify as specialty occupations requiring a directly related advanced degree, making H-1B the most common path. Candidates with a master's or doctorate may also qualify for the H-1B advanced degree exemption. EB-2 and EB-3 green cards, often sponsored by the same employer, are common follow-on options. J-1 visa is available for university-affiliated research scholars through a designated sponsor organization. Chilean and Singaporean nationals may also consider the H-1B1 visa.
How to find principal researcher visa sponsorship jobs in Michigan?
Migrate Mate lists Michigan employers with verified H-1B LCA sponsorship history, searchable by role and city, so you can target companies already filing for principal researcher positions rather than applying speculatively. Ann Arbor, East Lansing, and Detroit consistently appear as active hiring locations for research roles. Filtering by research-focused employers in automotive, life sciences, and university sectors on Migrate Mate is the most direct way to surface relevant openings.
Which Michigan cities have the most principal researcher sponsorship jobs?
Ann Arbor generates the highest concentration of principal researcher sponsorships, anchored by the University of Michigan and a dense cluster of biotech and automotive technology firms. East Lansing follows, driven by Michigan State University's research programs. Detroit and its metro suburbs, including Dearborn and Auburn Hills, see significant volume from Ford, GM, and Stellantis R&D divisions. Grand Rapids has a growing presence in life sciences research through employers like the Van Andel Institute.
Are there state-specific factors that affect principal researcher sponsorship in Michigan?
Michigan's research hiring is heavily shaped by two sectors: automotive technology and life sciences. The state's automotive OEMs and suppliers fund large internal R&D teams that regularly sponsor principal-level researchers in areas like electrification, autonomous systems, and materials science. University-affiliated researchers benefit from cap-exempt H-1B status at public institutions. The concentration of research activity in southeast Michigan and the university corridors means sponsorship opportunities are geographically clustered rather than spread evenly across the state.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored principal researcher jobs in Michigan?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.